Jordan in August

August is Jordan's weakest month (rank 12 of 12): its 7 destinations average 74/100, led by Dead Sea at 86 — 41°C and 0 rainy days — while Petra is cooler at 33°C and scores 81.

#12 of 12 months for Jordan · 7 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Where in Jordan in August

#PlaceTypeFeels-like highRainComfortAt its best
1Dead SeaBeach41°C0 mm · 0 days86 tier A
2AqabaBeach41°C0 mm · 0 days82 tier A
3MadabaCity34°C0 mm · 0 days82 tier A
4PetraCity33°C1 mm · 1 day81 tier A
5AmmanCity34°C1 mm · 0 days77 tier B
6JerashCity36°C1 mm · 0 days65 tier C
7Wadi RumTrekking hub35°C1 mm · 1 day48 tier F

Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score; each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. "At its best" means August is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.

What's on in Jordan in August

  • Petra Desert Marathon · Petra · 28 Aug – 12 Sep (usually)
  • Jerash Festival · Amman and 1 more place · 20 Jul – 5 Aug (usually)
  • Amman International Film Festival · Amman · 20 Jul – 10 Aug (usually)

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